The UC College of Medicine is continuing its upward path in cutting-edge research to enhance discovery sciences and facilitate translation of these discoveries to improve health and clinical care while recruiting new faculty. The new undergraduate program fosters scientific curiosity and investigation for our students. We are creating an environment of advanced clinical care that surpasses any in the region.

The Center for Integrative Health and Wellness promotes the value of treating the whole person and works to provide evidence-based wellness initiatives across the Academic Health Center and into the community through education, research and clinical care.

The College of Medicine has identified four institutes in which we have outstanding quality, a track record of success, opportunities for funding and ability to advance translational research and deliver high-quality personalized care.

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is known for its strong educational programs. From medical degrees to summer research programs, the College of Medicine offers some of the most innovative and captivating science and research opportunities in the nation.

Community Resources

Resources of Southwestern Ohio

Provides information, referral, and support to those coping with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders. The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Cincinnati Chapter also offers support and education groups to family members, professionals and the community.

Services include counseling, support and resources for families, children and individuals. Catholic Social Services of Southwest Ohio also provides numerous programs on various topics. Six offices offer caring staff and resource access to persons of all faiths.

The Caregiver Assistance Network sponsored by Catholic Social Services of Southwest Ohio offers programs on all aspects of family care giving for professionals, volunteers, and family. Educational programs, support groups, phone helpline, quarterly newsletter and consulting services are also among the many services provided by the Catholic Social Services of Southwest Ohio.

A continuum of services is provided to meet the needs of older adults including protective services, transportation and home-delivered meals. Cincinnati Area Senior Services operates Evanston, Over the Rhine and Mt. Auburn Senior Centers, Day Community Care, a Guardianship Assistance Program, and Substance Abuse Case Management. The Balancing Act is for employers who wish to provide elder care resource and referral services to their employees.

Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life for older adults, people with disabilities, their families and caregivers. COA promotes choice, independence, dignity, and well-being through a range of services that help people remain in their homes for as long as possible. Click here to read more about Council on Aging’s in-home care programs and services.

Through home visits, health coaching, connection to community resources, and coordination of services, Council on Aging helps thousands of people successfully transition from one care setting to another. COA’s transitional care programs help patients and providers prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions, ED visits, and nursing home placements. Click here to read more about Council on Aging’s transitional care programs.

COA`s Aging and Disability Resource Connections Department (Call Center) is the "front door" to services and information for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and professionals. COA’s knowledgeable staff answer questions, connect people to community resources, and help individuals apply for services. Call Center staff can take referrals from professionals – including physicians and pharmacists. Call (513) 721-1025 to make a referral Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm. Or, make a referral via COA’s website, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can select an option to be notified of the referral outcome.

COA is part of the national aging services network. This network includes the U.S. Administration for Community Living at the federal level, and the Ohio Department of Aging at the state level. COA is one of 12 Area Agencies on Aging in Ohio and more than 600 nationwide. As an Area Aging on Agency, COA is responsible for planning, coordinating and administrating local, state, and federally funded programs and services for older adults and people with disabilities in a 21-county region. Click here for information about how to connect with Area Agencies on Aging throughout the country.

National Resources

AARP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older. Through information and education, advocacy and service, AARP seeks to enhance the quality of life for all by promoting independence, dignity and purpose. Founded in 1958 by retired California educator, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons) today represents more than 35 million members. About half of the members are working, either full or part-time, while the others are retired. Nearly a third of the members are under the age of 60; those age 60 - 74 comprise 46%, and 21% are 75 and older.

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults. With an active membership of over 6,000 health care professionals, the AGS has a long history of effecting change in the provision of health care for older adults. In the last decade, the Society has become a pivotal force in shaping attitudes, policies and practices regarding health care for older people.

The Gerontological Society of America is a non-profit professional organization with more than 5000 members in the field of aging. GSA provides researchers, educators, practitioners, and policy makers with opportunities to understand, advance, integrate, and use basic and applied research on aging to improve the quality of life as one ages.

The National Institute on Aging (NIA), one of the 25 institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. In 1974, Congress granted authority to form the National Institute on Aging to provide leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people. Subsequent amendments to this legislation designated the NIA as the primary federal agency on Alzheimer’s disease research.